Master of Creative Writing
Postgraduate
In Canberra (Australia)
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Postgraduate
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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The Master of Creative Writing degree lets you explore and develop your skills in writing fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and more. Develop a deep understanding of the theories and histories of writing. This course offers intimate access to Sydney’s literary life, including major literary and cultural events and institutions with which the University has close ties.
Experience a constant calendar of readings, performances and community events and a host of celebrated visitors in a superb research environment.
We support all kinds of literary ambition in a setting that builds capacity, encourages experiment and diversity, and supports professional writing. Writing, structuring and editing are at the core of this degree.
Why study with us?
We offer the most research-focused creative writing program in Australia, built on our strong commitment
to integrating creative writing and critical reading.
The English Department at the University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading centres of literary practice and research, with a thriving graduate coursework and research program.
Our teachers are leading writers, critics and editors. The poetry editors of the three leading Australian literary journals are on our staff:
- Southerly (Kate Lilley)
- Meanjin (Judith Beveridge)
- Overland (Peter Minter)
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Subjects
- IT
- Writing
- Creative Writing
- Poetry
- University
- Editors
- Credit
- Skills and Training
Course programme
To qualify for the award of the Master of Creative Writing a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
a) a minimum of 18 credit points from core units of study; and
b) a maximum of 42 credit points from elective units of study including at least one Workshop unit of study and one Writers at Work unit of study.
c) With the permission of the Degree Coordinator a maximum of 12 credit points can be taken as elective units from units of study outside those listed in the Creative Writing subject area of the Postgraduate Unit of Study Table, including units of study offered by other faculties.
d) a minimum of 12 credit points from capstone units of study.
For an up-to-date list of units of study for this degree, please refer to the
Postgraduate Table of Units of Study for the Creative Writing Subject area.
- Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
- Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
Master of Creative Writing